Polly Draper
Acting
Born: 1955-06-15 · Gary, Indiana, USA
Biography
Polly Carey Draper (born June 15, 1955) is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. She has received several awards, including a Writers Guild of America Award (WGA), and is noted for speaking in a "trademark throaty voice." She is best known for her starring role as Ellyn Warren on ABC's drama Thirtysomething (1987–91), her directing debut is The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie, as well as the Nickelodeon musical comedy series The Naked Brothers Band (2007–09).
🎬 Movies (20)
Little Brother
2025
Gail Duffy
Oh, Hi!
2025
Mom
Love Is Love Is Love
2021
Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
Shiva Baby
2021
Debbie
Once Upon a Main Street
2020
Rowena
Stella's Last Weekend
2018
Sally
Demolition
2016
Margot Eastwood
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
2015
Mom
Boots
2015
Suzanne
Addiction: A 60's Love Story
2015
Sylvia Bornstein
Obvious Child
2014
Nancy
Side Effects
2013
Eileen Spicer
The Empty Room
2012
Kathy
Our Idiot Brother
2011
Ellen
Too Young to Marry
2007
Beth
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
Polly Draper
A Perfect Fit
2005
Dr. Weiss
Second Best
2004
Paula
Dinner Rush
2000
Natalie Clemente
18 Shades of Dust
1999
Marilyn
📺 TV Shows (16)
FOREVER
2025
Aunt Katherine
The Company You Keep
2023
Fran Nicoletti
First Kill
2022
Davina Atwood
Hacks
2021
Diana
Tell Me a Story
2018
Madeline Winston
Billions
2016
Sen. Marcia Vandeveer
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
Ruby
Golden Boy
2013
Nora Clark
The Good Wife
2009
Lorainne Joy
Monk
2002
Rita Bronwyn
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Christine Wilkes
The Guardian
2001
Meryl Dimetrio
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Dr. Monica Gordon
thirtysomething
1987
Ellyn Warren
Tales from the Darkside
1984
The Hitchhiker
1983
Jennifer